Luxurious Villa with Panoramic Ocean View, Private Pool and Car (optional)
- Villa2800 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 7
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 5–7 nights
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6, 1 extra person/bed optional)
Bedrooms
Owner
Roel and Mariëlle
- Languages:
- english, german, dutch
About Roel and Mariëlle
We are a dutch couple working in the Amsterdam area as PhD molecular biologist at the Academic Medical Center and owner of a medium-sized software company. When we aren't working you will probably find us up in the air (paragliding or flying a sports airplane), down below (diving and shooting UW pictures).
Roel and Mariëlle purchased this Villa in 2011
Why Roel and Mariëlle chose Santa Barbara
After having spent our holiday in several other houses on the island we thought it would be exciting to look for one that could be our own. One of the first houses we found was Casa Presioso and we immediately fell in love with its great lay-out and really spectacular views. Over the last couple of years, with the help of the great ideas and feedback of our guests, we managed to continuously improve the house inside and out, and we intend to keep doing that, as we love to be there ourselves as well!
What makes this Villa unique
Nothing beats sitting on our outdoor dining terrace after dinner, enjoying a drink and a great sunset or gazing at the stars and lights of fishing boats on the sea at night...
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- First-aid kitThe first-aid kit can be found in the laundry room (against the wall).
- Smoke detectorOn both floors there are smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors with audible alarms (spoken warnings and siren emergency signals) and digital alarms (notification of caretaker and owners).
- Carbon-monoxide detectorOn both floors there are smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors with audible alarms (spoken warnings and siren emergency signals) and digital alarms (notification of caretaker and owners).
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near The OceanSituated on the hill of 'Santa Barbara' you experience the perfect combination of a steady cool breeze, quiet privacy, and superb view on daily sunsets over the ocean, only 10 min. away.
- TownKralendijk, the capital of Bonaire, just a 10 minute drive away, has many good restaurants, cosy bars and shops (including supermarkets)
- Ocean ViewCasa Presioso has a 270 degree view over Bonaire, the ocean and the islet of Klein Bonaire. From the upper dinner terrace you will enjoy a spectacular sunset on the ocean every night.
General
- Telephone
- Air ConditioningAll bedrooms are equipped with air conditioners.
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linens are provided and cleaned once every week (for stays over 9 nights)
- Washing MachineDetergent for 1 or 2 cycles are included.
- Clothes DryerCasa Presioso has a tumble dryer, but we recommend (and kindly urge you) to hang your clothes to dry outside to save energy.
- Parking
- InternetCasa Presioso has the highest speed internetconnection available on the island (100Mb) with access points on both floors and an iMac at your disposal. You may connect as many devices as you wish.
- Towels ProvidedFor each guest clean towels are provided in 4 sizes: 2 small guest cloths, 2 normal towels, 2 bath towels and 1 super-sized beach towel. The beach towel (only) can be taken to the pool or beach.
- Safe
- Wireless InternetHi-speed (100 Mb) wireless internet is available throughout the house through professional access points.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorOne of the two large refrigerators is conveniently located near the terrace, pool and outdoor cooking area with BBQ.
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerCasa Presioso provides three different coffee makers: one for brew coffee (using paper filters and ground coffee), a Senseo machine for use with coffee pads and a Nespresso machine for use with cups.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & UtensilsThe kitchen is well-equipped with quality utensils, and lots of pots and pans.There is also plenty of tableware available.
- KitchenTwo-door refrigerator with ice maker, slow cooker (crock pot), 5-burner stove (with stir-fry burner), blender, juice maker, toaster, 3 coffee machines, kettle, micro wave, large oven with grill
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningEnjoy breakfast or dinner on the outside terrace with its spectacular views
Entertainment
- TelevisionThe HD flat TV is connected to cable and has a connected Apple TV (to stream content from the Mac in the living room or your iPhone/iPad, watch Netflix, etc.) and game console (XBox 360).
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- DVD PlayerDVDs and Blueray discs can be played via the game console.
- Books
- Games for Kids
- Video GamesXBox 360 game console including games (non-violent kids games)
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolThe pool is equipped with a MagnaPool system: potassium and magnesium mineral water that is therapeutic and relaxing for your body and hair. No more chlorine smell or salty residue on your skin!
Onsite Services
- Car Available
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Housekeeper Included
Notes
- Casa Presioso guests receive 20% discount voucher for pre-booked diving/snorkeling activities at Dive Friends Bonaire . If you book a course you will also get a 20% discount on equipment rental. For more information, please go to www.divefriendsbonaire.com. Casa Presioso guests also receive a 10% discount for sailing/diving/snorkeling/ day or halfday trips with the beautiful Amoray. Enjoy Bonaire from the sea with skipper/divemaster Richard and amazing chef/sealife conservationist Sue. More info on www.bonairefromthesea.com.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - baby bed, high chair and car seat free of chargebaby bed, high chair and car seat free of charge
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking - Smoking is allowed in outside areas. No littering!Smoking is allowed in outside areas. No littering!
Max guests: 7 (sleeps up to 7 adults) - 6 deluxe beds, 1 folding bed, 1 baby bed6 deluxe beds, 1 folding bed, 1 baby bed
Minimum age of primary renter: 21
- After online booking the traveler will receive a rental agreement (and optional car loan agreement) to complete, sign and return to owner.
- Bookings are not confirmed until the owner received a signed rental agreement, a copy of a valid photo ID and payment of the reservation deposit.
- A baby up to the age of 2 can stay (incl. use of all baby amenities) for free. In case of more than 1 baby, please contact the owner for options.
86 Reviews
Amazing home & fabulous hosts!
Casa Presioso is a beautiful property. We loved everything about it. The pool is wonderful. I loved the mineral water. The kitchen is perfectly stocked. We were supplied with some essentials and that was very appreciated. The rinse ranks and dive locker are great perks. It was so helpful to rent the truck too! Dive Friends of Bonaire were very easy to work with. We did a night dive...amazing. Beds are comfy! Nat was very helpful. It so nice to be met at the airport with a personal chauffeur. Roel gave excellent dive site info. I think we’re going to retire there. I am looking forward to coming back ASAP. Thank you for sharing your home! We loved it!!
Wonderful diving trip!
This house is set up beautifully for divers (and others). The design of bedrooms downstairs is really brilliant and the convenience for washing and storing dive equipment is very appreciated. The outdoor seating and pools were a great luxury after finishing diving. We used the outdoor grill as well as the very stocked kitchen. Having the optional truck rental saved us time and cost compared to a traditional rental vehicle. We had 5 people in our group and although we were at capacity with the truck it worked very well.
Overall just a wonderful time and we would definitely stay there again!!!
Exactly what we were looking for
A great place with full privacy and a wonderful view. All amenities you could need. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank You!
Loved this house!
This was our second stay at Casa Precioso, our home away from home. The house is everything and more that it advertises. The kitchen is a chefs dream and so is the grill out back by the poolside. Meals on one of the two dining areas make for a relaxing time. The views inspires photographers, with views of parrots, iguanas, donkeys and who knows what’s next? The dive locker and rinse stations make life very easy for all divers. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. The vehicle provided is reliable and spacious. Casa Precioso is truly a wonderful home to stay and we look forward to staying there many more times.
Thanksgiving at Casa Presioso
We visited this property with one other couple and their adult niece - spending a beautiful week in gorgeous bonaire. The house was well laid out for privacy, and the pool was appreciated daily as an antidote to the hot humid afternoons. The property manager Nathalie was very responsive and even located an electric mixer so that I could make a special cake for a friend's birthday. The property is beautifully landscaped and private.
Nathalie met us at the airport and helped orient us to our surroundings. The property is well suited for scuba divers, and the rinse areas was much appreciated - pressed into daily use. Extra snorkel equipment provided was also very helpful when I had issues with mine. Owners were very responsive to our many questions prior to arrival.
A lovely spot in a breathtaking place.
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